How to travel from Geelong to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Geelong and Port Macquarie is around 1,105km (687 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Geelong to Port Macquarie by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,291km (802 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Port Macquarie by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Geelong and Port Macquarie is around 1,105km (687 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Geelong and Port Macquarie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$185 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Geelong and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Geelong and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Geelong to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Geelong to Port Macquarie typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and and arrive into Port Macquarie (PQQ).

The closest major airport to Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Geelong and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 1,291km (802 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).

How do I get from Geelong to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Geelong to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
A$185($125)
hourly1,105km (687 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
A$255($170)
once daily1,441km (896 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
A$170($115)
on demand1,291km (802 miles)

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Airports near Port Macquarie

The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie